Things We Are Thankful For Today

1. The weather. It has cooled a bit, and we are expecting pleasant (mid-80's) summer days for the next week. We have only experienced a couple of uncomfortable spells this summer, and so the Peanuts are happy. This family *does not* like heat. Even little Miss will exclaim, "Mommy! It's tooooo sunny! I need some shade."
   
2. Eggs. Master will always eat them, when all else fails.
3. Watermelon. See #2.
4. Mr.'s job. He was just reimbursed for all time off taken for our move. So, he will be able to take time off in October to watch the littles so I can go to a dear friend's wedding. It is a busy, crazy job, but it does have it's benefits.
   
5. Closing on our *house* NEXT WEEK!
6. Eiko. Dear friend mentioned in #4, who sent out this note with her wedding invitations: "Eiko and John are registered at * and * for a few important things they could certainly use. But they're also registered with God on High, wanting a child and a home, so anything you can fit into a card would be more personal and appreciated than you know." Classic. Funny. True. Appropriate. All at the same time. Kind of like Eiko.
7. Dishwashers.
   
8. The fun of looking through antique stores, trying to find the perfect old furniture for our new house.
9. Miss becoming fascinated with letters and their sounds. It is so fun to see her mind start to grasp something new.
10. Master imitating the "Mooooo" sound I make when he plays with his toy cow. His little pursed lips . . . it can't get any cuter.

"mooooooooooooo"